"Adequate security has been deployed across the country. The state governments have been advised to be firm in maintaining public order. I appeal to all sections to cooperate with the government and uphold the values dear to the country," Chidambaram said on the eve of the verdict that will be passed by the Lucknow bench of the high court.

He said the message of peace given out by political and religious leaders as well as the spirit of young Indians gave him the confidence that peace shall prevail.

"India has moved on. Those born after 1992 (Babri Masjid demolition) have a different world view. They recognise that the India story is much more than the (Ayodhya) dispute," Chidambaram said.

The minister said the country's political class too had sent the right signals.

"An overwhelming majority of the people have said they will respect the court's decision. This is a great advance from the stance taken by some in the 1990s. So I don't foresee any problem," Chidambaram said.

On Uttar Pradesh's demand for more security personnel, Chidambaram said the state had 1.90 lakh security personnel. "This is more than enough to provide security. They (state administration) are quite satisfied with the arrangements," he said, adding that the countrywide ban on SMS and MMS would stay until further orders.

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